Monday Bracket

Welcome, Bonnies!

Saint Bonaventure is new to the bracket this week, thanks to three straight weeks of unbeaten basketball and some upheaval around the cutline. While their spot in the bracket is tenuous, they do have three Group 1 wins, eight wins away from home, and the 50th-best out of conference strength of schedule. For now, it’s just enough to get a First Four bid.

The First Four OUT of the Field:

LSU, NC State, USC, and Temple are just out of the bracket. LSU and NC State have great wins, but poor results-based metrics. Temple has great wins, but way too many losses for a team in the AAC. And USC’s profile doesn’t have great metrics or quality wins, which makes it just bland enough to leave them out.